Censor a Name in a Document Photo

Document photos shared for proof-of-address, school forms, or HR samples often include names you must remove. HideShot censors only the lines you select with black box, blur, or pixelate — the rest of the page stays legible. Runs fully in your browser.

Drop your image here

Or click to browse · Paste with Ctrl+V also works

PNG · JPG · WebP · GIF

How It Works

Upload

Drop your image in or paste from clipboard.

Pick Mode

Black Box, Blur, or Pixelate.

Select Areas

Rectangle, oval, or freehand lasso — then hide what you selected.

Download

Hit Download PNG. Done.

Censor Name in Document — Selective Text Redaction

When you censor name in document captures, remember duplicates — headers, footers, and signature blocks may repeat the same name. Scroll the full image and mark each occurrence. HideShot supports unlimited regions on one file.

Black Box is the standard for FOIA-style sharing and tenant applications. Blur suits internal drafts. Pixelate can obscure names in table rows while keeping column alignment visible for training materials.

Photograph a paper form or screenshot a PDF viewer, paste into HideShot, censor names, download PNG. Your original file on disk stays unchanged until you save the new export.

Frequently asked questions

Can I censor both first and last names separately?

Yes. Draw one or more boxes over any name fragments on the page.

Will censoring affect print quality of a scanned document?

Export is PNG at canvas resolution. For archival scans, start with a sharp source image.

Does HideShot upload document photos?

No. Processing is entirely local in your browser.

Can I censor names in a table with many rows?

Yes. Apply multiple redactions row by row, using undo if you need to adjust placement.

Censor Any Name in a Document or Screenshot